Children and adolescents should be proactively evaluated and treated for obesity, according to new guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics around childhood obesity. The guidelines note that ...
Stressed obese woman at the doctor's office talking about her health problems A mom’s health and lifestyle can affect her child’s future risk of obesity Children whose moms were obese are 3 to 4 times ...
New Australian research reveals that ultra-processed foods make up nearly half of kids' diets, posing obesity risks for older children aged 10–12. Study: Ultra-processed food intake and risk of ...
Over half of adults and a third of kids and teens around the world will have overweight or obesity by 2050, according to two reports using data on 204 countries and territories. If observed trends ...
In the complex, interconnected machinery of the human body, obesity is like a metabolic domino that can lead to a cascade of health problems. It is associated with an increased burden of ...
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Obesity: What you need to know
Obesity is a chronic disease diagnosed when a person's BMI is 30 or higher. Obesity increases the risk of health issues like heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and high blood pressure. BMI is a common ...
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